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One person is killed on the roads every two to four minutes in
India, a terrible toll that experts believe could be reduced by
improving the trauma response system in the country’s hospitals.

A research program involving five Indian hospitals in three cities –
Mumbai, New Delhi and Ahmedabad—has taken on the challenge. The program
is led by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, and
Australia’s National Trauma Research Institute (NTRI), a partnership
between Monash University and The Alfred Hospital.

The four-year Australia-India Trauma Systems Collaboration (AITSC) is
funded through the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund Grand
Challenge Scheme supported by both countries’ governments. The
AUD$2.6-million award is the first major funding of its kind in the
world and brings together clinicians, academic partners, industry,
governments and the World Health Organization Global Alliance for Care
of the Injured.

The World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre (CC) in
Health Workforce Development in Rehabilitation and Long Term Care was
launched at an official function at the University of Sydney on Oct. 29.

The Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences
has been designated as a WHO Collaborating Centre with Professor
Gwynnyth Llewellyn at its head. This is only the second WHO CC to be
established at the University of Sydney.

“Hosting this WHO Collaborating Centre in the Faculty of Health
Sciences is an excellent opportunity for the university to engage with
the big issues and challenges in world health… Thought leadership is
central to the university’s mission. Through the WHOCC, this leadership
is transformed into research, policy and practice with global impact,”
said Professor Llewellyn.

WHO collaborating centres are designated to bring expertise about
local and global health challenges to the forefront of governments and
society. There are currently approximately 700 WHO colla…

The first major study of the enforcement of Australia’s insider
trading laws has shown the number of insider trading cases brought by
the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) is
increasing, and the regulator is having better success with its cases.

The recently published study analysed all insider trading enforcement
cases since legislation to regulate it was introduced in 1971.

Leader of the study and Melbourne Law School
professor, Ian Ramsay, said strong enforcement of insider trading laws
was important to maintain investor confidence in the integrity of the
financial markets, and also because compulsory superannuation means
Australians are major investors in the financial markets.

“A key reason for undertaking this project was that evidence from
international research has shown that strong enforcement of insider
trading laws is associated with financial market development such as
stock market capitalisation, trading volumes on stock exchanges, and the
…

There’s no doubt that physiotherapy programs in Australia are one of the most popular among our students.

OzTREKK student Meredith began her studies at Macquarie University Physiotherapy School
in July 2014 and is thoroughly enjoying her time in Sydney. We recently
wrangled Meredith into answering a bunch of questions for a “Student
Profile” (thank you, Meredith!). If you’re wondering what studying
physio in Australia is like, read on!

What pulled you toward studying physiotherapy?
I was always interested in health services. Initially I was drawn
toward counseling but after several years of working in outreach and
teaching yoga I noticed how the body is a powerful healing tool. I
decided to turn my emphasis toward physiotherapy.

Why did you decide to study physiotherapy in Australia, and more specifically, Macquarie?
I was in Australia teaching yoga and taking a course in yoga therapy
when my interest in physiotherapy began to grow. I decided to upgrade a
few of my sciences …

Researchers from James Cook University have found a fragment of Australia beneath Vanuatu—and it may cause a rethink on how continents are built.

Geologists thought the volcanic Vanuatu islands, about 2200 km east
of Townsville, were isolated from continental influences. But now
research by a JCU team suggests the ‘geological basement’ of Vanuatu contains ancient material from northern Australia.

The team discovered volcanic rocks from Vanuatu contained tiny
crystals of a mineral called zircon, carried up in magma from the depths
by the volcanic plumbing systems. Using the state-of-the-art
radiometric dating techniques in the JCU labs, the crystals were dated at up to 3 billion years old.

Dr Carl Spandler, one of the co-authors of the paper, said the zircon
“shouldn’t be there,” and its presence has major implications for how
scientists understand continents are made.

“The range of ages of the zircon crystals from Vanuatu closely
matches the age of rocks that make up northern …

The University of Queensland has won the Premier of Queensland’s Export Award for Education and Training for a second year running.

The honour recognises UQ’s
innovative program for Brazilian students studying in Australia through
the Science without Borders scholarship scheme, primarily funded by the
Brazilian Government.

UQ Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International), Professor Monique Skidmore
said the award highlighted the enormous benefits of engaging with the
local business community to deliver programs for international students.

“The Science without Borders program is a key initiative of the
Brazilian Government to develop human capacity through the international
mobility of graduate students and researchers,” Professor Skidmore
said.

“It offers Brazilian students studying science, health, technology or engineering an opportunity to work and study internationally, at some of the best universities in the world.

With the aid of a $1-million grant from the federal government,
the bionic eye project is about to take a big leap forward, with trials
moving from the laboratory into the home.

Previously trials that were conducted in hospital involved
participants wearing a vision processor (laptop) that was placed in a
backpack. The new vision processors are the size of an iPod or mobile
phone and fit easily into a pocket. Participants also wear glasses that
contain an implanted camera.

In addition to being lighter and more portable the new bionic eye has
an increased number of electrodes, from 22 to 44, which will widen the
field of vision.

Professor of electrical and electronic engineering at the University of Melbourne and Bionic Vision Australia’s Director Tony Burkitt has spoken to channel 7 news.

Professor Burkitt said “We’re very very excited about this next phase
with the increased number of electrodes and the smaller size. We really
believe this will provide enormous benefit.”

The new four-year undergraduate pharmacy program at the University of Newcastle
is an integrated program consisting of lectures, practicals, tutorials
and experiential learning through clinical placements and simulated
learning environments. The program will build upon the student’s
existing knowledge of science while focusing on material that
specifically relates to the knowledge, skills and attributes required as
a pharmacist.

Students will be equipped to provide a vital primary health care role
as they counsel people on the best use and management of medications,
provide advice on the symptoms and management of common ailments,
prepare and formulate medications and educate the community on a wide
range of health and well-being matters.

At the University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Pharmacy
Honours students will use innovative and state-of-the art educational
technology to supplement face-to-face lectures, tutorials and
experiential learning, through clinical placements a…

The Macquarie Graduate School of Management has moved up six places to be ranked #49 in the world in The Economist
“Which MBA?” 2014 rankings survey, which directly compares leading
international business schools. This is the first time the school has
broken in to the top 50 in the world.

Most notably, this ranking sees the school retain the position of the #1 business school in NSW, rankat
number #3 in Australia and #5 in the Asia-Pacific region. The school
has also achieved a global ranking of three for increase in salary.

Professor Alex Frino, Dean of MGSM, said: “This outstanding result
gives us every reason to be proud of our school—our students, our
alumni, our faculty and our staff—all who have shown great dedication to
the school’s success. This is what we have been working towards and it
is great to see it reflected in the results.”

Master of Business Administration at Macquarie Business SchoolDegree: Master of Business AdministrationDegree type: Graduate-entry progr…

As Remembrance Day approaches on November 11, the University of Queensland will reflect on the tragedies of the Great War through music.

The UQ School of Music will host a performance on Nov. 2 at the QPAC Concert Hall to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the onset of the First World War (1914–18) and pay tribute to those who died in the line of duty.

School of Music Head Professor Margaret Barrett said student
recipients of 2014 scholarships and prizes would present works that had
long been associated with themes of remembrance and reflection.

She said the UQ Symphony Orchestra and UQ Chorale would jointly
perform works written in the years leading up to the Great War – Elgar’s
Enigma Variations and George Butterworth’s Orchestral Rhapsody A Shropshire Lad.

“The latter was premiered in 1913, just three years before
Butterworth was tragically killed in the Battle of the Somme,” Professor
Barrett said.

“A Shropshire Lad was his final completed orchestral work. At the start of t…

If you’re headed to Macquarie University or the University of Sydney for the semester 1, 2015 intake, then this might interest you!

Students who are seeking off-campus accommodation in Sydney should
book temporary accommodation for a few days or a week while searching
for more permanent housing. Students requiring off-campus housing are
advised to arrive a couple of weeks prior to Orientation Week, if
possible, so they can locate suitable housing and be settled before the
academic year begins. It can take students about one to two weeks to
secure permanent housing.

When considering which suburb to live in in Sydney, students tend to
have different preferences. Some like the city, some enjoy living closer
to the beach, and others prefer to reside closer to campus.
International students attending Macquarie University often consider Chatswood, which is located in North Sydney, approximately 10 km from the CBD.

Iglu Chatswood
Iglu Chatswood opened in 2014 and offers purpose-built…

However, a first ever paper on the topic published in the Journal of Neuropsychology
(British Psychological Society publication) now suggests that people
with PSP experience more severe and extensive cognitive impairments
than those with PD early on.

The study indicates that patients with PSP experience more severe and
extensive impairments in higher order functions such as planning,
abstract thinking, memory retrieval than those with PD.
Lead researcher Dr Young-Eun Claire Lee said the two conditions are
so similar that in some cases, patients with PSP often go undiagnosed
for the main part of their illness.

“PD and PSP are the two of the most common forms of neurodegenerative
diseases resulting in loss of…

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seas. I liked how helpful all the staff were to any and all questions,
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step of the way OzTrekk was helpful, friendly, and informative. The
information session wer…

The Melbourne School of Government
is housed in the Walter Boas Building which is at the heart of the
Parkville campus. Programs offered by the school are delivered in
cutting-edge teaching and learning environments, close to student
support services and other student amenities.

The Melbourne School of Government is a graduate school within the Faculty of Arts focused on public policy and governance.The Dean of Arts is the custodial Dean.The Melbourne Law School and the Faculty of Business & Economics are core Partner Faculties for the new School, supporting the development and delivery of its academic mission.The School also provides opportunities for staff from all faculties
to participate in research and teaching, and to better influence public
policy.The School has a core team of staff leading its activities and works
with and through academics in the three core faculties and beyond on
teaching, research and engagement.The School has a multifaculty Executive Management…

Monash Medical School students in Gippsland were inspired by one of Australia’s pioneers in IVF and stem cell technologies.

Monash Emeritus Professor Alan Trounson, who led the Australian team
responsible for the discovery of human embryonic stem cells in the late
1990s, discussed Australia’s contribution to the global revolution of
treatments.

The event, which is co-hosted by the School of Rural Health and
Federation University, also saw Professor Trounson visit Year A medical
students based at the Churchill campus in Gippsland.

The school has strong partnerships with hospitals and other health
agencies at sites across Gippsland, providing students with clinical
placements throughout their three clinical training years.

Professor Trounson, who has established not-for-profit foundations to
enable low-cost IVF and fertility education for people across the
globe, will also debate advances in treating major illnesses including
cancer, diabetes, blindness, spinal cord injuries a…

Efforts to control plant diseases which contribute significantly
to global hunger was the centerpiece of this year’s Sydney Science
Forum—a free public lecture—at the University of Sydney.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates two-thirds of the
world’s population are either underfed or starving, and plant diseases
play a major role in food shortages. Global loss of crops due to plant
disease is conservatively estimated to be between 10 and 30 percent.

The University of Sydney's
Professor Robert Park is one of a team of scientists leading the charge
against cereal rust. His Oct. 15 lecture, “Rust Never Sleeps: Combating
Plant Rust Diseases to Protect Our Food Supplies,” outlined the
magnitude of damage caused by cereal rust diseases, the implications of
their rampant spread and what needs to be done to control them.

Rust diseases are caused by fungal pathogens which are among the most harmful pests in agriculture and horticulture. Characterised by rusty-coloured s…

University of Queensland Law School students are proving a force to be reckoned with, winning their fourth major mooting title this year. The TC Beirne School of Law students took out the Administrative Appeals Tribunal National Mooting Competition in Brisbane recently.

The winning team comprised of UQ law students, Nathan Lindsay and Eloise Gluer, as advocates, and Erin Gourlay as the solicitor.

After competing in five knockout rounds, the team won a close grand final moot against the University of Western Australia.

Mr Lindsay also won the prize for best orator.

It was UQ’s fourth win in the national competition in seven years.

The team’s coach, Senior Lecturer Dr Peter Billings, said the
students’ level of preparation and their advocacy ability was as good as
he had ever seen in the national competition.

“The annual Administrative Appeals Tribunal mooting competition
provides an opportunity for students to learn more about administrative
law and merits review, and enables them …

Bond Physiotherapy School’s application deadline is this Friday, October 31, 2014.
Be sure to get all your application documents in to OzTREKK’s Australian Physiotherapy Schools
Admissions Officer Sarah Bridson by Thursday, October 30 so that she is
able to submit your complete application to the university on time.

2015 Intake ScheduleOctober 31, 2014: Applications closeNovember – December 2014: Assessment and interviews held for shortlisted candidatesDecember 2014: Offers to successful applicantsNovember 2014 – May 8, 2015: Successful applicants to follow up with Faculty Compliance Officer regarding Compulsory Compliance Requirements documentsMay 11, 2015: Orientation Week commences. All successful
applicants to be compliant as per Compulsory Compliance Requirements and
prior to compliance meetings in Orientation week from May 11 – 15
2015. Non-compliance may result in the delay of commencing the programMay 18, 2015: All enrolled students to attend Doctor of Physiotherapy Ori…

Four new research studies suggest that Australia’s recent
droughts and heat waves of record-breaking seasons of 2013 were
virtually impossible without the influence of global warming. And
at its most conservative, the evidence showed that the record hot year
of 2013 was made 2,000 times more likely by global warming.

The four new papers from researchers who are part of the ARC Centre
of Excellence for Climate System Science (ARCCSS) was published recently
in a special edition of the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS).

In 2013, Australia’s extreme heat broke all records. Australia had
its hottest day and hottest month on record, its hottest summer and its
hottest spring on record rounded it off with the hottest year on record.

“We often talk about the fingerprint of human influences on climate change when we look at extreme weather patterns,” said Prof David Karoly, an ARCCSS researcher with the University of Melbourne. “This research across four different p…

Wondering what it’s like to study veterinary medicine
at one of the most prestigious universities in the world? Great news!
The University of Sydney Veterinary School will be visiting the
University of Guelph!

Everyone interested in studying vet med is welcome to meet the Sydney Faculty of Veterinary Science Faculty Manager Ms Veronica Boulton, Sub-Dean (Admissions), who will be visiting the University of Guelph on Friday, November 7, 2014!
Come meet Ms Boulton and OzTREKK Admissions Officer Nicole Bowes and
OzTREKK Admissions Coordinator Molly Mahon. Ask as many questions as you
like!

University of Sydney Veterinary School is
a world leader in veterinary education, animal science and research
that advances the health and welfare of animals and benefits the
community. The faculty’s values includestudent life-long learning, supported by inspirational teachingresearch excellence i…

After successfully adapting a radical tech-based conference format to the field of management education in 2013, two Bond University academics have taken their research “unconference” to the world.

Assistant Professor George Hrivnak and Professor Amy Kenworthy from the Bond Faculty of Business
recently hosted the 2014 Research in Management Learning and Education
(RMLE) Unconference at the prestigious Copenhagen Business School in
Denmark.

Professors Hrivnak and Kenworthy partnered with the editors of four
international management education journals to run the event which
attracted submissions from 52 academics representing 26 universities
located across four continents.

“The ‘unconference’ format originally evolved from Silicon Valley
computer industry gatherings where, rather than having a keynote speaker
and invited presenters, the attendees themselves would set their own
agenda and contribute equally to the discussions and debates,” said Dr
Hrivnak.

OzTREKK is a Canadian application and information centre for students considering studying at select Australian
universities. We’re a Canadian company based in Perth, Ontario, midway
between Ottawa and Toronto.

We offer a wide range of services, and it’s all free for you—we’re paid
by the Australian universities, because they recognize that we’re
experts in matching what they offer with what Canadian students need. In
fact, OzTREKK is the only representative in Canada operated by
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